Fundamentals of Plant Physiology

Description:

2nd revised edition. Fundamentals of Plant Physiology emphasizes essential concepts, offering a concise, accessible, and focused approach to the topic while maintaining a high standard of scientific accuracy and pedagogical richness for which the Taiz franchise is renowned.

This is a concise and accessible textbook that meets the needs of undergraduate students studying plant physiology and structure/function classes. This fundamentals version is a response to requests from educators for an up-to-date and accessible text, specifically tailored for students who may not have extensive training in organic chemistry, genetics, or molecular biology.

The second edition has been updated to reflect the remarkable advancements in plant sciences. These advancements, coupled with rapid progress in molecular breeding genome editing techniques, have enabled the development of crops that can sustain various challenges, including climate change, soil degradation, and the introduction of new pathogens and pests. The text addresses these new realities and explores topics that are closely linked to these advancements.

* Distills the key principles and empirical findings of plant physiology into a concise and accessible format.

* The content of the second edition is distilled from the seventh edition of the widely acclaimed upper-level Plant Physiology and Development, which was written and extensively reviewed by leading plant scientists.

* Cutting-edge material has been converted into a highly accessible textbook suitable for diverse student backgrounds.

* A well-developed art program that illustrates complex material and how physiological principles are integrated into the life cycle of plants.

* Learning outcomes aligned with those communicated by instructors who teach plant physiology and plant structure/function courses.